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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.16, 364.26 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.16, 364.26 and 212.76 is: 318.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.16 : 364.26 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.16/364.26 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.16x = 364.26 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.16x = 77,499.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,499.96/243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.72

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